2026 BGN to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.0996 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

9.4830 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7562 ZAR

2026 BGN to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BGN to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 10.0996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 9.4830.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6166 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.7771 to the December average rate of 9.7615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 10.0996 was down 9.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.1577, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 50,498 ZAR

2025 Average 51,622 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 47,415 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,082.89 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.9381

9.5784

JanuMarcMayJuly

BGN to ZAR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 9.7799, compared to 9.6849 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0950 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.7799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.6849

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.4790 ZAR (High: 10.0996 / Low: 9.6206). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ZAR (High: 9.7615 / Low: 9.7615).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4790

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1463 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 9.9081) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.0957), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1875 (-1.86%).

2026 Avg (March) 9.9081

2025 Avg (March) 10.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9399	9.6266	9.7771
February	9.8048	9.5801	9.6795
March	10.0996	9.6206	9.9081
April	10.0390	9.7924	9.8959
May	10.0150	9.6695	9.7496
June	9.8886	9.5710	9.6693
July	9.7941	9.4830	9.6084
August	9.7615	9.7615	9.7615